Jorge Masvidal’s Father in Police Custody Following Alleged Shooting Outside Miami Home
Jorge Masvidal, the popular UFC fighter, has once again found himself surrounded by legal troubles as a “relative” of his was taken into police custody following an alleged shooting outside his Miami home.
Although the athlete wasn’t present during the incident, his father, Jorge Masvidal Sr., is currently in custody.
According to reports, Masvidal Sr. had a verbal altercation with the victim, after which he allegedly shot him outside their residence on May 4.
The victim was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident has been described as a domestic dispute by the police.
It is worth noting that Masvidal has a history of run-ins with the law. Most recently, he was arrested in March 2022 after allegedly assaulting Colby Covington, his former friend-turned-enemy, following their UFC 272 bout. The 38-year-old fighter is currently facing two felony charges, with court proceedings scheduled to take place this month.
Police officials arrived at Masvidal’s residence, listed under the fighter’s name, after receiving a distress call. They found the victim receiving aid from an emergency response team. Reports suggest that both parties were known to each other before the altercation.
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Jorge Masvidal: Alleged Shooting Revealed
Jorge Masvidal, the UFC veteran, has been making headlines recently for his involvement in promoting the upcoming ‘Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA’ event.1
However, his absence from the alleged shooting incident has also been a topic of discussion among fans and media outlets. In this article, we’ll explore where Masvidal was during the incident and take a closer look at his promotional activities.
Masvidal Wasn’t Home During the Incident
According to reports, Masvidal wasn’t at home during the alleged shooting. However, a photojournalist from WPLG witnessed Masvidal returning home while the police were investigating.
It’s still unclear why Masvidal wasn’t present during the incident, but he was out promoting his upcoming ‘Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA’ event at the time.
Putting together the final pieces for the first sanctioned bare knuckle fight in Florida. We used to risk our freedom for this now we’re getting legal checks for this what a blessing @GamebredFC pic.twitter.com/nLdBm0Vgi0
— BMF.eth (@GamebredFighter) May 4, 2023
Masvidal’s Promotional Activities
Masvidal recently started America’s first and only sanctioned professional bare-knuckle MMA league, ‘Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA.’ This isn’t the first time that Masvidal has worn the hat of a promoter.
He has also put Gamebred FC, iKon FC, and Gamebred Boxing under his belt. These promotional activities have kept Masvidal busy and made him a household name in the MMA community.
‘Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA’ Event Details
The upcoming ‘Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA’ event is set to take place at the FLA Live Arena on May 5th. The main event will feature UFC veteran Roy ‘Big Country’ Nelson against Dillon ‘Badboy’ Cleckler.
The rest of the card features some of the biggest names in professional MMA, including up-and-comers from UFC, Bellator, and PFL.
Legal Troubles for Masvidal
- Although Masvidal has been busy promoting his upcoming event, he still has some legal troubles to contend with.
- He’s currently awaiting trial stemming from the Colby Covington alleged assault case. Now, with another legal issue filling his plate, it’s been a colorless start to his retirement since UFC 287.
- The incident involving Jorge Masvidal’s relative and the alleged shooting outside their Miami home has once again landed the fighter in legal trouble.
- While the victim is in stable condition, Masvidal Sr. remains in custody as the investigation continues.
- This unfortunate incident adds to Masvidal’s already troubled history with the law, with court proceedings for his previous charges scheduled to take place this month.
- Jorge Masvidal’s whereabouts during the alleged shooting have been revealed, and it’s clear that he wasn’t present during the incident.
- Masvidal has been keeping busy promoting his upcoming ‘Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA’ event, and he has established himself as a successful promoter in the MMA community.
- With the event only a few days away, fans are eagerly waiting to see what Masvidal has in store for them.
- However, with legal troubles looming over him, it remains to be seen what the future holds for this UFC veteran.